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Strong Earthquake of Upper 6 Hits Japan
A strong earthquake, registering upper 6 on Japan's 7-level seismic intensity scale, struck the country. No immediate tsunami warning was issued. Authorities are assessing damage and advising calm.
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A strong earthquake, registering upper 6 on Japan's 7-level seismic intensity scale, struck the country. No immediate tsunami warning was issued. Authorities are assessing damage and advising calm.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake rattled western Japan on the evening of May 2, 2026, with no tsunami warning issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported no immediate major damage or casualties. Japan sits on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.